>>Traditional western starts with a bosal, natural horsemanship with a halter.
>>>> Yes, but Western is a different kettle of fish all together, aiming towards loose rein/long and low, and comparing Icelandics with Western is a bit like chalk and cheese. Why would it be? Starting a horse, is starting a horse. Period. And why would loose rein NOT be a goal for riding Icelandic's? It certainly is for us. Karen Thomas, NC
